Night/Sports Mouthguards
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What are mouth guards used for?
Mouth guards play a crucial role in safeguarding dental health and preventing injuries during physical activities or while sleeping. These custom-fitted dental devices are designed to cover the teeth and gums, providing a protective barrier against impact, force, and grinding. Whether used in sports to shield against potential blows to the face or at night to alleviate the effects of bruxism (teeth grinding), mouth guards offer invaluable protection and comfort. By cushioning the teeth and jaws from trauma, mouth guards not only help prevent dental emergencies and injuries but also promote overall oral health and well-being. In this introductory paragraph, we delve into the multifaceted benefits and importance of mouth guards in maintaining dental health and enhancing quality of life.
Why do I need a mouth guard custom made?
There are several advantages over generic or over-the-counter options such as:
- Optimal Fit: A custom-made mouth guard is fabricated to fit your unique dental anatomy precisely ensuring a snug and comfortable fit that offers maximum protection.
- Improved Comfort: They are t more comfortable to wear than one-size-fits-all alternatives by conforming to the contours of your teeth and gums, reducing the risk of irritation or discomfort during use.
- Enhanced Protection: They provide superior protection against impact, trauma, and injury. They offer better coverage and shock absorption, minimising the risk of dental emergencies and facial injuries during sports or physical activities.
- Better Performance: Allows for unrestricted breathing and speaking. They are also less likely to shift or dislodge during use, providing consistent protection and peace of mind.
- Durable and Long-lasting: As they are constructed from high-quality materials, they are able to withstand the rigors of sports or night time wear. They are offer superior durability and long-lasting than generic alternatives.
- Personalised Care: Your dentist can tailor the mouth guard to meet your specific needs and address any concerns you may have, ensuring optimal comfort, fit, and performance.
Can we customise my child’s sports mouth guard?
Yes! Simply advise the dentist what your child’s team colours are and your dentist will go through the options available for you.
What benefits does a night guard (occlusal splint) provide if I grind my teeth?
- Protection of Teeth: A protective barrier between the upper and lower teeth can prevent them from grinding against each other and reducing the risk of tooth wear, fractures, and damage.
- Relief of Symptoms: This includes jaw pain, headaches, and facial muscle tension. It alleviates these symptoms by promoting proper jaw alignment and reducing muscle strain during sleep. They also help to distribute the forces generated by grinding more evenly, reducing strain on the temporomandibular joint (TMJ).
- Prevention of Further Damage: It can prevent further complications associated with grinding, such as temporomandibular joint disorders (TMD) and gum recession. By providing a cushioning effect and reducing the intensity of grinding forces, occlusal splints help to mitigate these risks and promote overall oral health.
- Improved Sleep Quality: Grinding can lead to poor sleep quality so an occlusal splint can help to minimise grinding noise and disturbances, allowing individuals to sleep more soundly and wake up feeling refreshed.
- Customised Treatment: Occlusal splints are fabricated based on impressions of the patient’s teeth, ensuring a precise fit and optimal effectiveness in managing bruxism.